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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Plushmaster (ranked 24782 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vikbergsson (ranked 4427 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 cm
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255 lbs
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170 cm
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Plushmaster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Vikbergsson! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Plushmaster slips under a jab from Vikbergsson. Vikbergsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plushmaster counters by clinching up. Vikbergsson is trying to pull guard but Plushmaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vikbergsson is working for takedown but Plushmaster is calmly controlling the position for now. Vikbergsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plushmaster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jeff Plushmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vikbergsson. Vikbergsson goes for a takedown attempt but Plushmaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vikbergsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plushmaster swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vikbergsson moves in looking to clinch but Plushmaster pushes him off. Plushmaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Plushmaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Vikbergsson shoots in for a takedown but Plushmaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Plushmaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Plushmaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Plushmaster darts in and clinches Vikbergsson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plushmaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vikbergsson successfully pulls guard.
Vikbergsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plushmaster controls the pace. Plushmaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Vikbergsson fails with the takedown and Plushmaster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Vikbergsson looks winded! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plushmaster!
Plushmaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Vikbergsson off the cage and back into range. Vikbergsson gets tackled into the cage by Plushmaster. Plushmaster maintains the clinch. Vikbergsson is looking to take this one to the mat. Vikbergsson tries to stall but Plushmaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Plushmaster stalling.
Vikbergsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plushmaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vikbergsson fails with the takedown and Plushmaster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Plushmaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plushmaster!
It looks like Vladimir Vikbergsson has been cut. Plushmaster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Plushmaster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Plushmaster not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plushmaster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Plushmaster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vikbergsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plushmaster. Plushmaster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vikbergsson can do anything to dispel that myth. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Plushmaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Plushmaster stops Vikbergsson from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Plushmaster dives in for a single leg takedown but Vikbergsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Vikbergsson dives in and grabs Plushmaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plushmaster pushes down on Vikbergsson's head and hops out. Vikbergsson wants to clinch and Plushmaster counters with a three punch combo that has Vikbergsson backing up. Vikbergsson nods at Plushmaster to acknowledge the strikes. Vikbergsson has his takedown stuffed and Plushmaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vikbergsson tries to clinch up but Plushmaster circles away and keeps his distance. Vikbergsson stuffs the takedown. Vikbergsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Plushmaster clinches up with Vikbergsson and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Vikbergsson fails to land. Vikbergsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plushmaster smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Plushmaster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vladimir Vikbergsson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Plushmaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Vikbergsson. Vikbergsson gets slowly back to his feet. Plushmaster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vikbergsson backs up against the cage.
Jeff Plushmaster is winning the standup battle so far. Vikbergsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Plushmaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vikbergsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Plushmaster manages to escape and get back to his feet! Vikbergsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Plushmaster defends well and Vikbergsson ends up having to push Plushmaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Plushmaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vikbergsson back to the cage. Plushmaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Plushmaster darts in and clinches Vikbergsson up against the cage. Vikbergsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vikbergsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Plushmaster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Plushmaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vikbergsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vikbergsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Plushmaster gets to his feet - Vikbergsson follows without any prompting. Vikbergsson moves to clinch but Plushmaster breaks away and Plushmaster counters with a lovely straight right hand! Plushmaster scores with a three punch combo!
Plushmaster is working the combinations to good effect here. Plushmaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vikbergsson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Vikbergsson is breathing heavily. Plushmaster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Plushmaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vikbergsson can do to turn this around? Vikbergsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plushmaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Plushmaster is pulling down on Vikbergsson's head to control his posture. My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Vikbergsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Plushmaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Plushmaster kicks Vikbergsson off and gets to his feet. Vikbergsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jeff Plushmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vikbergsson. Left hook, right uppercut from Plushmaster. This has been an exciting period of action! Plushmaster lands with a nice combination. Vikbergsson backs away looking to recover. Plushmaster moves into range and clinches up with Vikbergsson. Plushmaster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vikbergsson prevents it.
Vikbergsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plushmaster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Vikbergsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Plushmaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Vikbergsson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plushmaster working hard to break the clinch. Vikbergsson is working for takedown but Plushmaster is calmly controlling the position for now. Vikbergsson has Plushmaster pressed against the cage, preventing Plushmaster from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Vikbergsson has a couple of punches blocked by Plushmaster.
Plushmaster is trying to push Vikbergsson away but Vikbergsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Plushmaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plushmaster tries to break free but Vikbergsson pushes him back against the cage. Plushmaster pushes Vikbergsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Plushmaster gets a trip takedown into half guard. Plushmaster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Plushmaster tries to pass to full mount but Vikbergsson defends it. Vikbergsson is refusing to be controlled, as Plushmaster sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vikbergsson has one foot on Plushmaster's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Plushmaster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vikbergsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vikbergsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Plushmaster pushes Vikbergsson up against the cage in a clinch. Vikbergsson lands an uppercut. Plushmaster is trying to push Vikbergsson away but Vikbergsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vikbergsson is trying to pull guard but Plushmaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vikbergsson tries a body shot but Plushmaster blocks it.
Plushmaster tries to circle away but Vikbergsson has him pinned against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Plushmaster dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vladimir Vikbergsson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Plushmaster clinches. Vikbergsson jumps into guard, dragging Plushmaster to the mat.
Plushmaster wants to pass the guard but Vikbergsson is keeping the position. Plushmaster looking to sit in guard and control but Vikbergsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plushmaster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vikbergsson on the ground. Plushmaster pushes Vikbergsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Plushmaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vikbergsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plushmaster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vikbergsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plushmaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Vikbergsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plushmaster's efforts to push away. Vikbergsson has Plushmaster pressed against the cage, preventing Plushmaster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vikbergsson taking a breather. Vikbergsson jumps guard but Plushmaster stands there with Vikbergsson around his waist. Vikbergsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vikbergsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jeff Plushmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vikbergsson. Plushmaster blocking some punches.
Vikbergsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vikbergsson is pressed up against the cage. Plushmaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vikbergsson down to the mat. Vikbergsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Vikbergsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Vikbergsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Plushmaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vikbergssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Plushmaster dives in and grabs Vikbergsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vikbergsson pushes down on Plushmaster's head and hops out. Vikbergsson gets a takedown into half guard. Plushmaster has one foot on Vikbergsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vikbergsson gets caught napping as Plushmaster dives in and scores a takedown. Vikbergsson manages to retain guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vikbergsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vikbergsson shoots for a takedown but Plushmaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Plushmaster lands a head shot. Plushmaster lands with a nice combination. Vikbergsson backs away looking to recover. Plushmaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vikbergsson. Plushmaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Left hook, right uppercut from Plushmaster. Vikbergsson tries to keep at a distance but Plushmaster has taken the fight into the clinch. Plushmaster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Vikbergsson is not content to let Plushmaster control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plushmaster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vikbergsson's shoulder. That is not cool. Plushmaster stands up. Vladimir Vikbergsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Plushmaster darts in and clinches Vikbergsson up against the cage. Plushmaster breaks from the clinch.
Jeff Plushmaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vikbergsson clinches. Plushmaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Vikbergsson wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Plushmaster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plushmaster blocks a body shot from Vikbergsson. Plushmaster can't break the clinch.
Plushmaster has picked Vikbergsson up - he's going for a ride! Plushmaster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vikbergsson pushes Plushmaster off looking to stand but Plushmaster dives back in and keeps control.
Plushmaster is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vikbergsson won't allow Plushmaster to pass to mount. Vladimir Vikbergsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vikbergsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Plushmaster controlling the pace. Jeff Plushmaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Plushmaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeff Plushmaster showed his dominance in that final round. Well Plushmaster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Plushmaster!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
60% |
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